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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · IV2 4UB
Sold STCListed 53 days
Opportunity summary
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About
This two-bedroom, semi-detached villa is located in the Hilton area of the City, close to excellent facilities and within easy reach of the City centre, Raigmore Hospital and the Highlands and Islands University.
In need of renovation, once completed, this property represents an ideal home for a young family or first-time buyer, but equally has excellent letting potential.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the potential this property has to offer and its convenient location.
The accommodation consists of: an entrance hall with staircase leading to the upper floor; a front-facing lounge with large window allowing the room to flood with natural light and an open fire set in a tiled surround providing a welcoming focal point; a kitchen with a selection of base and wall-mounted units, worktops, tiling to splashback, and space for cooker, washing machine and fridge; a side vestibule with fitted shelving and door to side garden; a cloakroom comprising a wash hand basin and WC.
On the upper floor; a landing with access to the attic; two generous double bedrooms, both with fitted storage, one housing the hot water tank; a family bathroom comprising a bath, wash hand basin and WC.
The garden to the front of the property is laid to lawn with a gravelled area to the side. There are double gates providing access for off-street parking.
The fully enclosed rear garden is of generous size, laid to lawn with a selection of mature trees and plants.
A small, paved area provides a spot for al fresco dining or somewhere to sit and enjoy the sunshine.
The property is within easy walking distance of a general store which caters adequately for daily requirements, café and bakery.
A regular bus service to and from Inverness City Centre is routed close by. Education is provided at Hilton Primary School or Inverness Royal Academy, both of which are within easy walking distance.
The City Centre, a short distance away, offers extensive shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities along with excellent road, rail and air links to the South and beyond.
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
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About 26 Druid Road, Inverness, IV2
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